Your Daily Lex

My Podcaster is an Alien

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A story about an author and elementary school. And aliens. Transcript

The Best

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Accept no substitutes. Also a story about a substitute. Also rambling. Transcript

Wait — Saturday?!

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now I’m dropping Saturday night episodes? What is even happening anymore?! Anyway, updates on having to be awake right now, app development, and...

Human Powered

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I went to the doctor’s office, briefly. I had two odd encounters.

Alexander Friedmanton

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am not throwing away my chance to reference throwing away my shot. Transcript

After Dark

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Your Daily Lex… but at night. Transcript

Obligatory YDL

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This pod’s for you. You know who you are. Also a story about Carl and Ruth Shapiro. Transcript

The Pun Is Mightier

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The overdue pun story. There aren’t TOO many puns in this episode, I promise. (Even ignoring the fact that there’s no much thing as too ma...

Almost a Story

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I share some stuff and almost share other stuff. Very exciting. Transcript

What Am I Even Talking About?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The perennial question of Your Daily Lex, distilled. Transcript

Adults Only

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drama. Music. And headspace. Those are the topics. Transcript

Ted Brokaw

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am confused throughout this episode. Perhaps you will be, too. Transcript

Nintendo Land

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Wii U miracle. Transcript

Wile E. Coyote and Me

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back from giving a talk in Philly. Transcript

Try THAT, Larry David

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a story about my treadmill. Transcript

Hair Ya Go

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had a bad haircut experience. Transcript

Spam, Spam, Earthquakes, and Spam

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quakes and spam. Kinda like the title suggests. Transcript

Back From School

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I missed a few days! Blame the games, not the player. Oh, and blame colleges. Transcript

Thanks, Nerds!

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A variety of Apple nerds have been helpful to me over the past few days. Thanks, (fellow) nerds! Transcript

You Wanna Control the Rules?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On games and lucky accidents and rules. Transcript

Thoughts on Brunch

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Be the mimosa you want to see in the world. Transcript

Madonna But Lex

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going to admit something scary. Transcript

What the Hell

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lex’s hobbies amuse him. Because now he spends downtime clicking random words. Also, “What The Hell,” the last song from the new alb...

Sleep Nose More

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep mask! Nose ouchies! Games! And the song 73. Transcript

Games, Planes, and Songs

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the joys of being a consultant is having crazypants days like this one.

Earning My Stripe(s)

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Integrating with a payment processor directly is always painful. Plus a song where I needed to change a lyric because I forgot the original one from c...

Listen To My Podcast

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A late-night episode. I added subscriptions to my daily word games! Plus a song about a podcast.

The Eye of the Doggo

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cody’s visit to the doggy eye doctor. And annoying detours. (By the way, I still got there on time. Early is good.)

Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I pre-ordered a car that’s not out for a very long time. And then I had a slightly intimidating experience in my own existing new car. Transc...

Lexicogs and Google Maps

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I missed an episode! I made a new game! And here’s a love song to GPS. Transcript

Annoyances

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cold opens. Annoyances. Emails. Auditions — but not my own! And the song “In Store” from my new album. Transcript

Post Show Blues

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of Misery. Fan encounters. Pee breaks. And another track from new album. Transcript

Driving Mr. Taft

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Speed-through. Driving. And the 27th president of the USA. Transcript

Leap Day

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Leap Day! I’m proud of my kids. And let’s dive into my new album “A Sentiment That’s Almost True” with the first t...

The Feb 28 Episode

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the episode for Feb 28! Which includes my plans for Feb 29 and beyond! Wooooo! Transcript

Oofber

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Uber story I don’t think I’ve told before. On the podcast, I mean. Transcript

All New Stories

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I repeat myself. Not this time! Transcript

The Film Festival

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two stories about cars. Transcript

Not About Love

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stop the show! And my upcoming album has a name. Transcript

Semantics

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A chair, a stool, a bench, Panama. Also: Name my album? Transcript

WTF with Lex Friedman

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One story about Marc Maron. Two stories about Marc Maron. Three stories about Marc Maron. Transcript

Falling In Love

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A high bed. A big fall. Weak legs. Acting. Transcript

Free Lunch (Take 2)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a fixed version of today’s episode about my lunch with Michael Eisner. The audio should be less weird. If you already suffered thro...

Free Lunch

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That time I had lunch with Michael Eisner. Transcript

Non-Sequitur Machine

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A story about my brother-in-law Slavvy. And Myke Hurley. Transcript

Al's well that ends well

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some Al stories. Transcript

Wanna Bet?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I made money on the Super Bowl. I’m an incredible sports bettor. Transcript

Bee and Rap

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Spelling Bee. And Freestyle Friday! (Random words: Outlet. Draw. Bad. Nomination. Concrete. Gift.) Transcript

Falling Up

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Falling! Bruises! Acting! Apple Watch! Being young! Jokes! This episode has it all. Or at least, all of those things. Transcript

Misery Business

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drying my clothes. And learning my moves. And not killing anyone. Transcript

Stuff and stuff

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick ep about stuff. That’s right. Transcript

R1 Yes

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, I got a new car! Transcript

Poor Treatment

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lex is waiting for a contractor. And he’s in a blinds bind. Transcript

Funny As 💩

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lines! Blocking! Falling! And, of course, swearing! Transcript

Zzz

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A major snoring update. (Spoiler: I’m… cured?) Transcript

Ah! Cappella!

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lex had a nostalgic a cappella weekend. Transcript

The Eyes Have It

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t need reading glasses. You’ll never guess why. Transcript

The Best One

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fiddler updates! Sierra successes! And the best song! Transcript

If I Were A Tevye

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tevye callbacks went well last night. Now comes the waiting. Transcript

Wasn't It Yesterday When They Were Small

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I got to spend a ton of time with Sierra yesterday. And had an audition. And cried. Good stuff. Transcript

Breaking Up Is Easy To Do

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On laughing in performances, not laughing in performances, and not buying VisionPro. Transcript

TAG (Thursdays Are Great)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More on snow days. Stratego. Plans. School. 7/8. Transcript

Snow Days

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Snowy driving. School delays. Steak followup. Weekends. Transcript

I Can Take A Hint

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the MIT Puzzle Hunt, and my puzzle philosophy. It also includes a song about steak. Transcript

Spur Attic

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, we heard something in our attic. Transcript

Stormy Story

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We survived the great New Jersey storm of 2024. Some of us slept extra. Transcript

Misery of Beards

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Followup on snoring. Misery rehearsals. Beards. A bus song. Transcript

Buzzzworthy

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I hope this episode isn’t a snore. Transcript

Tropical Contacts Bye

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had a first today! And also, here’s a song about Planes. Transcript

Drinking. And driving. (Not together.)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On calendars, cruise ship drinks, and the Liam & Lex song “Cars.” Transcript

Lines and Freddie

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I gotta learn my lines. And you gotta hear For Freddie. Transcript

New Year, New Us

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All about my winter vacation. And Liam’s new album. And COVID. Transcript

Morph Edits

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On editing and “morph” the verb. Transcript

The Grumpy One

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some updates on Elf and medication. Transcript

Don't Sweat(er) It

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t always bat 1000 with gift giving. But you can get close! Transcript

THC

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

40 minutes from freedom. And a new holiday classic. Transcript

Duty Free

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, no jury duty. What a gift. Speaking of gifts… Transcript

Law'ng Day

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Day one of jury duty is in the books! Transcript

Summonseseseses

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just two frustrations to discuss today, in no particular order.

The Best Wing

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I just watched a series finale with Liam. Now I’m feeling feelings. Transcript

Hit AND Run? In THIS Economy?

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I visited the police today. Then I left. Transcript

Show Times

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shows, kids, and cars. Transcript

My Retold Experience

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liam’s MRE; Elf’s opening. Transcript

Nothing To Sneeze At

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A technology episode! At first. But then it gets a bit… nosy. Transcript

Clothes For Renovations

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The art or science or hot mess of the quick change. Transcript

My Daily Lex

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I didn’t skimp on my run. And eight years ago, I helped someone write a song. Transcript

Scary

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will my kids want to see Misery? And other topics. Transcript

Theater People

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Theater people are bonkers. Transcript

Dance Dance Elocution

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grrrr. Argggggh. Grumpiness. Also, joy. Transcript

Duty

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An episode about Elf, auditions, memorization, and jury duty. Transcript

I'm Not Elijah

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alternate title: Is there anything else I can help you with? This episode is a slow build but you get to hear me laugh almost uncontrollably by the en...

Another Magician

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m spending more time in Logic than ever. And my name’s not LeL. Transcript

Oh Complete's Sake

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On completionism and breaking that habit. Transcript

Dance Time

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Huffing and puffing through a dance. Transcript

Achilles Tendin'

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something’s afoot. Including a vacation.

Sus Bus

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My kids’ bus is in the news AGAIN. What is the opposite of yay? Oh, boo. Transcript

Puzzled by Grumpiness

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone likes every puzzle. And they’d like me to know it. And that’s okay! But tone matters. Transcript

Christmas Halloween

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When do Halloween decorations come down? Transcript

Did It Start Yet?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liam had a colonoscopy. He did great. He’s still drunk. Transcript

Driving Me Crazy

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jane and Janet were normal humans, until they had a road rage incident and one shot the other. True story. Transcript